Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline in Gwinnett County.
For nearly two decades, Gwinnett SToPP organized parents, trained advocates, and pushed for systemic change.
Our impact
Now Screening
Seventeen years. Countless voices. One powerful story.
This is more than a film—it’s the culmination of years of advocacy, community strength, and unwavering commitment. Explore clips from the documentary, the screening panel discussion, and premiere highlights.
Proudly recognized by two film festivals.
Our Work
What We Did
Gwinnett STOPP took a multi-pronged approach to dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline — training parents, organizing communities, influencing policy, and centering student equity every step of the way.
Parent Advocacy Training
Equipping and empowering parents to advocate for their children.
Community Organizing
Uniting families to demand change together.
Policy & Systems Change
Reshaping school discipline to be fair and humane.
Student Support & Equity
Challenging the systems designed to push students out.
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Begin here to understand what the school-to-prison pipeline is, why Gwinnett mattered, and how Gwinnett SToPP responded.
What is the
school-to-prison
pipeline?
Learn about the issue
and its impact.
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Why Gwinnett?
Discover why our work
focused here.
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Our Approach
See how Gwinnett SToPP parents made
a difference.
See Our Strategy ➔
Featured Resources
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materials.
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From Our Work
Featured Resources
A New Vision of Safety for GCPS
A community-driven call, grounded in years of organizing, to reimagine school safety.
Community Engagement & Advocacy Toolkit
Includes resources that communities need to host their own forums and events.
Education in Crisis Series
An online series examining the impact of systemic racism in the Gwinnett and the broader U.S. education system.
While Gwinnett SToPP has sunset, the work continues through our partners and the broader movement to ensure equitable education.
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